Millenium Art Academy

1980 Lafayette Ave
Bronx, NY 10473
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 348 students in grades 9-12, Millenium Art Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Millenium Art Academy serves a large attendance zone in the Bronx, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families within the zone typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 11.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends as far as 31.1 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Millenium Art Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Millenium Art Academy's student population of 348 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
348 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

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Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Motto
Creativity Meets Academic Excellence

School Rankings

Millenium Art Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Millenium Art Academy is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3177 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

40-49%
52%

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21-39%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data

Asian
3%
10%

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Hispanic
64%
31%

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Black
28%
15%

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White
2%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
98%
0.52

Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data

90-94%
87.2%

Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data

(22-23)
70.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
55%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data

School Statewide Testing

Sports

Colors
Gold and Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Millenium Art Academy's ranking?
Millenium Art Academy is ranked #3177 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Millenium Art Academy often compared to?
Millenium Art Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Bronx Compass High School, Bronx Bridges High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Millenium Art Academy?
The graduation rate of Millenium Art Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Millenium Art Academy?
348 students attend Millenium Art Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Millenium Art Academy students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Millenium Art Academy?
Millenium Art Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Millenium Art Academy offer ?
Millenium Art Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Millenium Art Academy part of?
Millenium Art Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 8.
In what neighborhood is Millenium Art Academy located?
Millenium Art Academy is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Millenium Art Academy serves a large attendance zone in the Bronx, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families within the zone typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 11.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends as far as 31.1 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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